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Five Studies That Show How Spending Time in Nature Helps Veterans

Roughly one in four veterans say the transition back to civilian life was at least somewhat difficult...

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Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with Environmental Education

Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day as we spotlight the significance of Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and...

The groom is wearing a bright yellow helmet and sitting on the saddle of a cargo bike. The bridge is in the front basket of the bike. Both of them have their arms raised triumphantly
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Nature Lovers Say “I Do” to a Wedding on National Public Lands Day

A Virginia couple took their love of volunteering on public lands to the next level by getting married on...

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Cherry blossoms blooming near the Jefferson Memorial
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The Early Blooms of Spring: How Climate Change Impacts Growing Seasons and You
Today, many plants and trees are blooming earlier than they did over the past century due to milder winters and earlier spring thaws.
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Nature-Based Solutions Help Parks Adapt to Climate Change and Support Healthy Communities
Discover the resilience of public lands in the face of climate change. Capt. Sara Newman, NPS director of the Office of Public Health and NEEF Ex-Officio Board
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Preparing for Hurricane Season
It's hurricane season. If you haven't yet prepared yourself and your family for the impacts of one of these natural hazards, there's no time like the present.
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Food Waste for Thought
Food waste is the largest component of US landfills at 24%—more than plastic, metal, and glass. When food ends up in landfills, it contributes to the third
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Stirring up the Seven Seas
Heading to the beach this summer? By riding the global ocean conveyor belt, that seawater that you're splashing in may have traveled the planet—and the seven
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How Cities Are Adapting to the Challenges of Climate Change
Florida's Miami-Dade County is a stark example of how climate change is currently impacting communities and public lands. Resources for the Future, an
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Home Energy Use on the Rise
Discover how climate shifts impact residential electricity use, with rising temperatures driving up cooling demands and reshaping energy consumption patterns.
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Preparing for a Wildfire
You and your family probably have a plan for a house fire—a smoke detector in place, an evacuation plan, and a safe place to gather. But do you have a plan for
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Droughts, Floods, and Water Vapor - Oh My!
Understanding the earth's water cycle can help us understand how a warming climate will intensify droughts and floods. A main contributor to the intensity of a
Teacher Samantha Barry celebrates with her students
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Bring Environmental Literacy into Your Classroom This Fall with Climate Superstars
Now in its fourth year, Climate Superstars is an online environmental challenge that gets kids excited about how they can take an active role in caring for the
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